Summerland in Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

J.M. Robinson

B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0), June 15, 2016

1. J.M. Robinson Marker

Inscription. When John M. Robinson, a former Manitoba legislator and newspaper editor, came to the South Okanagan in 1898, he found only dry grazing land. Seeing its potential, he introduced irrigation and led in the establishment of peach, pear, apricot, and cherry orchards. His promotion and capital built the communities of Peachland, Naramata and Summerland and founded the area's great tree fruit industry.

Erected 1970 by Province of British Columbia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 49° 37.978′ N, 119° 40.827′ W. Marker is in Summerland, British Columbia, in Okanagan-Similkameen. Marker is on Bridgeman Road, 0.3 kilometers east of Okanagan Highway (Provincial Highway 97), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Summerland BC V0H 1Z6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Okanagan Mountain Fire of 2003 (approx. 13.3 kilometers away).

Also see . . . JM Robinson Comes For Gold, Stays For Peaches. How eating peaches changed a man's quest and created an industry. (Canadian History

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

Ehx, posted July 29, 2019) (Submitted on February 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

John Moore Robinson (1855-1934) image. Click for full size.

Archives of Manitoba, Legislative Assemblies, 6th Session, 1886-1888 (Public domain), circa 1887

2. John Moore Robinson (1855-1934)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Wide shot of marker and surrounding area in context • Confirm coordinates • Can you help?